At Chalmers University of Technology, research in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology is carried out in a broad range of activities. Chalmers' researchers conduct basic research on the unique chemical and physical phenomena that prevail at very small dimensions, and develop new technologies that utilise these phenomena.

Click here to read about research in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology at Chalmers.

Chalmers is now offering four Excellence PhD positions in the field of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, as well as sixteeen additional PhD positions with specific research topics within the field of Nanoscience and Nanotechnologies. The positions with specific research topics are listed further below. You are welcome to apply to all positions that align with your interests. Please apply separately to the excellence positions and to the positions on specific research topics.

Excellence PhD positions in the field of Nanocience and Nanotechnologies
We are looking for four highly motivated and skilled graduates interested in nanoscience and nanotechnology. The selected candidates are awarded with a PhD position, which they can place at any Nano research group at Chalmers and with which they coordinate their specific PhD program. This is the tenth in a yearly recurring call.

These positions are special in the sense that most PhD student positions at Chalmers are announced by a specific research group, funded by a specific research project. However, with an Excellence PhD student position you have your own funding, which of course gives you far more freedom in choosing both research group and research project.

A PhD exam in Nano is the perfect start for your career, whether you aim at academic research at the highest level, advancing technology and business ideas in major companies or spinning off your own idea into a start-up company.

Read more about doctoral studies at Chalmers here.

Qualifications
To qualify, you must have a Master's level degree corresponding to at least 240 higher education credits in a relevant field. The positions require excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

The selection is based on three criteria:

Your MSc and BSc grades
A two-page written reflection on your background and your motivation to pursue a PhD. Specifically motivate your interest in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology and in pursueing your PhD at Chalmers. This letter may contain a description of your current MSc project and/or future research interests as well as of your personal qualities.
Your performance at an interview to which we expect to invite the top 8 candidates. The interview is preliminarily planned to take place on April 29th, 2025.
To be eligible to apply, the final exam of your master studies needs to take place (or needs to have taken place) AFTER 1st of June 2024. If you are already accepted in a PhD school you are not eligible to apply.

If you win, you have to start your PhD position before the end of 2025, at the latest. The position can be placed at any research group connected to the Nano Area of Advance at Chalmers. You find the full list of PIs of these research groups on the Chalmers homepage:

https://www.chalmers.se/en/collaborate-with-us/collaborate-in-research-and-innovation/research-related-contacts/nano-area-of-advance/profiles-in-nano-research/

Contract terms and what we offer

The PhD positions are fully funded from start.
As a PhD student at Chalmers, you are an employee and enjoy all employee benefits. Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.
The position is limited to four years, with the possibility to teach up to 20%, which extends the position to five years.
A dynamic and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg.
A starting salary of 34,550 SEK per month (valid from May 25, 2025).
Chalmers is dedicated to improving gender balance and actively works with equality projects, such as the GENIE Initiative for gender equality and excellence. We consider equality and inclusion as fundamental aspects of all our activities.

How to apply

The application should be written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

CV: (Please name the document: CV, Family name)

CV
Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
Two references that we can contact.

Reflection letter: 2 pages

Reflect on your background and your motivation to pursue a PhD
Motivate your interest in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology and in pursueing your PhD at Chalmers
Optional: Describe your current MSc project and/or future research interests as well as your personal qualities

Other documents:

Copies of bachelor and/or master’s thesis.
Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates.

Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.

Please note: The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete. Incomplete applications and applications sent by email will not be considered.

Click here to apply via Chalmers website.
Application deadline: 16th of March 2025

For questions, please contact:
Professor Janine Splettstösser, Microtechnology and Nanoscience,
Nano@chalmers.se

Professor Christoph Langhammer, Physics,
Nano@chalmers.se

Additional PhD positions

Chalmers offers sixteeen additional PhD positions with specific research topics within the field of Nanoscience and Nanotechnologies. The positions with specific research topics are listed further below. You are welcome to apply to all positions that align with your interests.

For questions, please contact the recruiting manager for the specific position you are interested in. Contact information can be found in the advertisement for each position.

PhD position in Advanced Lipid-Based Cellular Membrane Mimicry and Interaction Studies

PhD position in Holographic Duality and Machine Learning

PhD position in Next-Generation Nanomaterial Development for Hydrogen Sensors

PhD position in Photochemistry and Optical Microcavities with Nanofluidic Access

PhD position in Modeling Halide Perovskites for Solar Cells

PhD position in Self-assembled Optical Microcavities

PhD position in Building Hybrid Quantum Systems of Atoms and Motion

PhD positions in Far-infrared Semiconductor Electronics

PhD position in Computational Nano Catalysis for Hydrogen Carriers

PhD position in Nano-structured Sensors for Health Monitoring

PhD position in Large-scale Design of Superconducting Quantum Computers

PhD position in Optimal Control of a Superconducting Quantum Computer